The Historic National Road: America's First Highway - Visit Maryland
WEBFollow the story of an enduring heritage — trace the nation’s oldest road across Maryland’s diverse landscape, from Baltimore in the east to the mountains in the west. Explore “The Road That Built the Nation” and Route 40 from historic Baltimore through rolling countryside through Frederick to Hagerstown on our Historic National Road ...
The Historic National Road: A Delightful Maryland Drive
WEBNov 20, 2023 · The Historic National Road is a 200-year-old road that stretches from Baltimore, Maryland to Vandalia, Illinois. It was initially designed to connect the Potomac and Ohio Rivers and provide a gateway to the West. Now, it’s a destination for travelers who want to see the Road That Built America.
Maryland History - National Road Heritage Foundation
WEBBeginning in Baltimore, Maryland the Historic National Road crosses six states and more than 700 miles, past historic landmarks, forested mountains, fertile farmland and pastures, industrial towns and modern cities to the Mississippi River and …
The Road in Maryland - National Road Heritage Foundation
WEBTo discover your own adventure, follow the Maryland Scenic Byways Historic National Road signs posted on local routes. Stop at landmarks or wayside exhibits to uncover stories about the people who built, traveled, lived and worked along the Historic National Road.
Old Historical City, County and State Maps of Maryland
WEBThis Interactive Map of Maryland Counties show the historical boundaries, names, organization, and attachments of every county, extinct county and unsuccessful county proposal from the creation of the Maryland territory in 1637 to 1997.
WEBMaryland's transportation history, in light of the varying topographic conditions prevalent in each region, thus aids understanding of the state's historic bridges and bridge building traditions.
Maryland’s Historic National Road | Capital Region USA
WEBThe Historic National Road (also known as the National Pike) was America's first federally financed road building project. It served as the gateway for the early settlers and the American westward expansion.
Historic Bridges of Maryland - MDOT SHA
WEBMany featured bridges played key roles in Maryland’s history, and these treasures are found throughout the State’s landscape. Consider Washington County’s Roxbury Mill Bridge, a powerful limestone structure over Antietam Creek that dates back to 1824 and carried eager early American settlers westward.
Drive the Historic National Road | How to Travel Around Frederick
WEBIf you are traveling east or west through Frederick County, consider taking the Historic National Road! This 170 mile stretch can take you from Maryland to Illinois, passing through Indiana, Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.
Maps & Atlases – Maryland Center for History and Culture
WEBTake in a bird’s eye view of Maryland with our collection of cartographic materials that date back to 1844. Our collection covers maps, atlases, navigational charts, and geo-spatial data that document the history and evolution of the state over the centuries.